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12 Point Medication Check List

February 1, 2018 scclhs Comments 0 Comment

12 Point Medication Check List 1.Learn Before you start taking any new prescription or OTC/herbal supplement by speaking with your pharmacist. Before taking ANY new drug OR supplement have your pharmacist review the impact on the other meds you are taking. Medications and supplements can counteract each other & therefore should be taken at different times of the day, some with food only, some on empty stomach. Do not expect pills to do what they are prescribed for if you…

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Red Cross Flu Checklist

January 10, 2018 scclhs

Click checklist to ENLARGE > then PRINT

“I need to have Radiation”

September 1, 2017 scclhs Comments 0 Comment

Here is some helpful information I have gathered from pieces available on the net. You will find this helpful in the event that you are told that you need radiation as part of your treatment protocol. Radiation therapy — also called radiotherapy — is a highly targeted and highly effective way to destroy cancer cells in the breast that may stick around after surgery. Despite what many people fear, radiation therapy is relatively easy to tolerate and its side effects…

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Emergency Action Plan for Sun City

August 13, 2017 scclhs Comments 0 Comment

Please take an opportunity to read and understand the following important information. RESIDENT INFORMATION FOR EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN PURPOSE All organizations are at some level of risk. Being prepared for an emergency* can make the difference between life and death. Life safety is first and foremost at Sun City Carolina Lakes (SCCL): it is the primary focus in developing this, the SCCL Emergency Action Plan (EAP), created by the SCCL Public Safety Committee and the…

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When To Move On!

August 1, 2017 scclhs

How Do You Know When it is Time to Leave Sun City Carolina Lakes? Carole Miller, RN,BSN One in a series by HealthShare Hopefully you moved here Sun City Carolina Lakes because you wanted to enjoy our independent, active life style, be closer to family, pay lower taxes, or for the warmer weather. All of those are reasons most often heard for residing here. Occasionally someone moves here because they or their family think that we are a retirement community…

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Questions on Lyme Disease

July 28, 2017 scclhs

Questions about LYME Disease? 1.. Lyme disease is transmitted by the bite of a tick, and the disease is very prevalent across the United States and throughout the world. 2. Lyme disease (DRG 867) is a clinical diagnosis and may cause infection of multiple organs and produce a wide range of symptoms and should be used as a differential diagnosis in rheumatologic and neurologic conditions, with symptoms similar to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Somatization Disorder, and any difficult-to-diagnose multi-system illness….

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Can You Pass This Balance Test

July 5, 2017 scclhs Comments 0 Comment

Can You Pass This Balance Test? According to STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths and Injuries) more than 27,000 people over 65, die as a result of falls, which is 74 every day all year long. Only 1 in 4 reports falls to their doctors during any appointment. It is very important to let your doctor know if you are slipping, unsteady or falling, even occasionally. There may be many reasons for falls but ALL are important, as part of your…

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Better Memory Tricks

June 11, 2017 scclhs

Got Memory Failure? OK seriously who doesn’t? Start TODAY to do as much as you can with YOUR NON DOMINANT HAND. ….brush your teeth (while standing only on the non dominant foot) comb your hair, button your shirt, zip up pants, talk on the phone.( the toughest). Try to incorporate as much as you can so your brain cells that have been laying dormant on that unused side of your brain WAKE UP and ask What’s Happening Try this for…

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Brain Gain Made Easy ……….7 Steps

May 7, 2017 scclhs

Brain Gain Made Easy ……….in 7 Steps Step it up, physical exercise helps prevent illnesses that can lead to memory loss by releasing a protein needed by the brain for healthy nerve cells. Divide the recommended 50 grams of protein in your B/L/D. Check out the Mediterranean and MIND diets have shown a 20 decrease in memory problems, include lots of fruits, vegetables, and fish and uses good olive oil. Engage your brain just like good physical exercise; mentally challenging…

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Autism Effects 1 in 17 Families Across the Globe

April 9, 2017 scclhs

“Autism Speaks.org ” has gather a great deal of information into “Toolboxes “ to help families to understand and be supportive in multiple situations. https://vimeo.com/141338844 https://www.autismspeaks.org/ https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/diagnosis/dsm-5-diagnostic-criteria https://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits http://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/a_grandparents_guide_to_autism.pdf https://act.autismspeaks.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=walk_homepage https://act.autismspeaks.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=walk_homepage https://www.facebook.com/pg/AutismOnTheMighty/videos/?ref=page_internal